Natasha Wiebe

Residents, workers, students over the age of 16 are being asked for their input on southeast Saskatchewan's capacity to support people escaping gender based and domestic violence. 

Envision Counselling and Support Centre is heading up a feasibility study looking at the possibility of creating a shelter in the region. Executive Director at Envision, Lynda Rideout, explains this will serve an important need for domestic violence victims in the region. 

After a long winter, many people look forward to the spring weather. However, the season can bring some adverse reactions as many people experience seasonal allergies that develop at the same time every year. 

In a written response, Medical Health Officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Dr. Stanley Enebeli explains these symptoms are caused by exposure to pollens from trees, grasses, or weeds. The amount and type of pollen in the air can vary depending on the season, however pollen count is typically higher in the warmer months. 

With snow having disappeared from much of the province, the Water Security Agency (WSA) provided an update on spring runoff and reservoir levels in Saskatchewan. With snowmelt almost over, WSA president Shawn Jaques says runoff is in the normal to slightly above normal range. 

“We don't expect any significant flooding risk in the province this year. However, there's always the risk or instances where there's some localized out of channel flows where runoff is a bit higher.” 

Jody Holzmiller has been officially appointed CEO and President of Southeast College, after serving in the interim role since July. She will step into the permanent position on May 1st. 

Holzmiller brings a wealth of experience from her 20 years with the college, and the Saskatchewan college system. 

“It is both a pleasure and an honour to have been given the opportunity to fill the interim role since July and now be awarded the permanent role as CEO. I think what I bring to the position is the experience and the knowledge of the Saskatchewan College system.” 

After a long winter, many people look forward to the spring weather. However, the season can bring some adverse reactions, as many people experience seasonal allergies that develop at the same time every year. 

In a written response, Medical Health Officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Dr. Stanley Enebeli, explains that these symptoms are caused by exposure to pollens from trees, grasses, or weeds. The amount and type of pollen in the air can vary depending on the season, however, pollen count is typically higher in the warmer months. 

News broke of a potential newborn health crisis over the weekend when an anonymous email was published by the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) last Thursday, appearing to be written by a frontline worker in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Regina General Hospital. This was followed with comments published yesterday morning.  

It outlines a dire situation in the NICU that has lasted for weeks, including operating over capacity with staff working extended hours and multiple overtime shifts.  

After a long winter, many people look forward to the spring weather. However, the season can bring some adverse reactions, as many people experience seasonal allergies that develop at the same time every year. 

In a written response, Medical Health Officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Dr. Stanley Enebeli, explains that these symptoms are caused by exposure to pollens from trees, grasses, or weeds. The amount and type of pollen in the air can vary depending on the season, however, pollen count is typically higher in the warmer months. 

Many industries have felt the impacts of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, the tourism industry is no exception. 

Johnathan Potts is the CEO of Tourism Saskatchewan, he says one of the main impacts are higher input costs for businesses and organizations. However, there has been an unexpected positive. 

Three highways pass through the city of Weyburn and with it a variety of vehicles, including those over-dimensions. These can be semi-trucks hauling over-sized loads or farming and maintenance equipment. 

 Micheala Solomon is the communications consultant for SGI. She explains the safety measures that should be taken when coming across oversize vehicles on the road, beginning with an emphasis on giving them space. 

Three highways pass through the city of Weyburn and with it a variety of vehicles, including those over-dimensions. These can be semi-trucks hauling over-sized loads or farming and maintenance equipment. 

 Micheala Solomon is the communications consultant for SGI. She explains the safety measures that should be taken when coming across oversize vehicles on the road, beginning with an emphasis on giving them space.